The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a charming waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work. About one-quarter of the City's square miles have been designated as a national or local historic district. We proudly embrace our rich history and seize the endless opportunities that lie ahead. If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Deputy Director/Right-of-Way & Development Services position.

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An OverviewThe Department of Transportation and Environmental Services (T&ES) is seeking a Deputy Director of Right-of-Way and Development Services who will manage site plan and development review, right-of-way permits, survey and utility coordination. The professional and technical staff of this departmental branch reviews development proposals to ensure that streets and utilities are designed to meet all applicable design standards, codes and regulations, and develops conditions for approval. Staff also inspects the construction of approved public improvement plans and oversees subdivision grading and all construction within the existing and future public right-of-way. The primary focus of this position is to manage, direct and coordinate activities.

What You Should BringThe ideal candidate should have the ability to manage, direct and coordinate long-range traffic and transportation planning studies and investigations with primary focus on reviewing proposed city, commercial and residential development for civil engineering, traffic impact and compliance with city standards. The candidate must possess the ability to manage the Permit Center, sight plans, sight plans, surveys and development review and inspection.

The Opportunity – Examples of Work

Directs, supervises, and coordinates the engineering review of development proposals, encroachment permit applications, public improvement plans and final subdivision maps

Supervises the construction inspection unit and provide oversight in the acceptance of public improvements constructed through private development projects

Facilitates the resolution of development related issues in a complex political environment

Oversees the T&ES portion of the city's Multi Departmental Permit Center, which provides a high-level of customer support;

Advises and confers with staff and developers' representatives on acceptable design alternatives and solutions, including negotiating with developers' representatives for plan design changes;

Builds and maintains relationships within the development community by acting as the liaison for the department, reporting and/or presenting to various community groups and serving on various committees

Provides technical information and transportation solutions to other City departments or consultants, particularly for application in the City's planning processes and development reviews;

Prepares written memorandums and represents the Department before City Council, Planning Commission, Traffic & Parking Board, Transportation Commission and other City Boards & Commissions, and neighborhood meetings;

About the DepartmentThe Department of Transportation & Environmental Services (T&ES) is a community partner in shaping a livable, green, and prospering Alexandria. We plan, build, operate, and maintain transportation systems and infrastructure that improve mobility and provide people and businesses with core public services. The work we do keeps Alexandrians moving, growing sustainability, and thriving.

T&ES is organized into four branches, each with a Deputy Director: Transportation, Environment, Operations and a new branch Right-of-Way & Development Services. The Right-of-Way & Development Services branch is responsible for engineering and inspection services for private development and subdivision plan check and inspection, permit issuance and inspection, and requested engineering services to other City departments. Our professional and technical engineering staff reviews development proposals to ensure that streets and utilities are designed to meet all applicable design standards, codes and regulations, and develops conditions for approval. Staff also inspects the construction of approved public improvement plans and oversees subdivision grading and all construction within the existing and future public right-of-way. The group includes a survey unit that provides support for internal services.

Minimum & Additional Requirements

Bachelor's degree in civil, traffic, or transportation engineering or a related field and five years progressively responsible project management experience in traffic impact analysis and civil engineering design plans; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Registration as a Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia or the ability to become registered in the Commonwealth of Virginia within 6 months of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in an area of Civil Engineering; municipal government experience; post PE registration experience five years; LEED Accredited Professional.

Notes: This position requires the successful completion of pre-employment background check.

"Preserving the Past, while Innovating our Future!"
The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a charming waterfront and ...is a unique and historic place to live and work. About one-quarter of the City's square miles have been designated as a national or local historic district. We proudly embrace our rich history and seize the endless opportunities that lie ahead.